Therapist & Coach for Global Expats
Online · Worldwide
Online sessions in English or German for people navigating identity, pressure, transition, and emotional overload abroad.
Living abroad can expand your life — and quietly destabilise your inner world.
Most expats don’t struggle because something is wrong.
They struggle because everything is in motion:
A new language.
A new culture.
A new role.
A new level of responsibility.
A new version of yourself you haven’t quite met yet.
Many describe the same quiet experience:
“I’m functioning… but I don’t feel like myself.”
“I’ve adapted so much I’ve lost touch with who I am.”
“I feel alone with everything I’m carrying.”
If this resonates: you’re not failing.
You’re reacting to a complex transition —
one most people go through without support.
My work creates the space to find yourself again.
Why expat life is emotionally demanding
Expat life isn’t just logistics. It’s a full-body, full-identity transition.
The challenges expats face rarely show on the outside.
But inside, they accumulate. You’re balancing:
new work culture
expectations to perform and adapt
loneliness or “starting from zero” socially
language fatigue
identity confusion (“Who am I here?”)
distance from family
subtle emotional disconnection
feeling like you have no safe place to land
carrying everything because there is no one who gets it
A regulated, grounded inner system becomes essential — not optional.
What I help expats with
Common themes in expat therapy & coaching:
Emotional overwhelm, anxiety, or chronic stress
Feeling lost, ungrounded, or not like yourself
Relationship challenges + attachment patterns
Overthinking, pressure, perfectionism
Difficulty setting boundaries in a new culture
Loneliness, isolation, identity confusion
Burnout tendencies or emotional exhaustion
Feeling tense, numb, shut down, or disconnected from your body
Wanting to feel alive, grounded, and clear again
You don’t need a diagnosis. You need a grounded space to recalibrate — in a language that matches your inner world.
The way we relate shapes the way we live.
The way we relate shapes the way we live.
How I work
My approach is psychologically grounded, somatic, relational, and precise.
Not clinical therapy alone. Not surface-level coaching.
My approach blends:
psychotherapeutic depth (MPF)
CoreEvolution® & somatic integration
relational intelligence & emotional maturity
mindfulness & presence-based work
systemic clarity & coaching tools
Clients often describe it as: “a safe room with a mirror and a map.”
Every session meets you where you are — in English or German — and supports you toward a steadier, more coherent internal state.
Support that meets you where you are —
especially in moments that matter
Let’s explore how we can work together.
Why online therapy works exceptionally well for expats
It gives you:
consistency across countries and time zones
support that travels with you during moves
cultural sensitivity + psychological grounding
a stable place to process what you cannot say at work or socially
someone who gets the expat emotional landscape
And — crucially — you don’t have to compress your emotions into a second language. You can speak in the language that feels like home.
Available in English & German
Some expats want sessions in their strongest language; others switch between the two.
You can choose German, English, or a mix — whatever lets you express yourself most clearly.
I work with expats worldwide, especially in:
Denmark
The Netherlands
Germany
Austria
Switzerland
UK
Nordics
EU + remote locations
Living abroad is beautiful, but emotionally demanding.
You may be surrounded by people — and still feel like you’re carrying everything alone.
You don’t have to.
Who this work is ideal for
For people who want:
professionals under pressure + in international organisations
partners trailing in expat moves
people feeling “split” between cultures
highly sensitive, thoughtful, emotionally intelligent people
individuals navigating relationship or identity challenges
expats who’ve lost their sense of belonging
founders, freelancers & remote workers abroad
anyone who wants to feel grounded and clear again
If you’re carrying a lot — emotionally, professionally, or relationally — this work helps you carry it differently.
Come home to yourself -
So your relationships can breathe.
So your work feels aligned.
So you don’t have to hold it all together alone.
Hi, I’m Andrea Hörandner, psychotherapist (MPF), coach,
and the human behind Aligned.
I’ve spent over a decade supporting people through complex emotional landscapes — from expat life to leadership roles to relational patterns that run deep.
Clients describe me as:
clear · warm · grounding · precise · deeply attuned
Languages: German & English
Format: Online & worldwide
Approach: relational · somatic · psychologically grounded
Specialising in: clarity, emotional maturity, relationships, embodied presence, expat transitions
How we begin
You’re welcome to book a short initial call:
Or you can write me directly: andrea@a-l-i-g-n-e-d.com
If you’re ready to feel more like yourself — grounded, clear, connected — I’m here.
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